Baker McKenzie FenXun showcases a broad spectrum of expertise, encompassing development, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, finance, as well as PFI and PPP investments. The practice’s services span international and local tax structuring, capital markets, climate change, energy trading, and dispute resolution. The projects department is spearheaded by Simon Leung in Hong Kong, whose proficiency lies in advising on cross-border PRC-related financing transactions, among other areas. Stanley Jia, leading the energy practice from Beijing, brings valuable insights into foreign indirect investments in China, with a notable emphasis on sectors like energy, mining, and infrastructure construction. Over in Shanghai, Alexander Gong steers the firm’s real estate team, where his expertise covers transactional work, commercial leasing, and private equity funds.
Key clients
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
- Deutsche Bank
- Ganfeng Lithium Group
- GEM Co., Ltd.
- Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Bank of China (Hong Kong) on a HKD 2,096,000,000 syndicated loan facility of up to a joint venture company formed between HKR International Limited and CITIC Pacific Limited, both of which are listed in Hong Kong.
- Advised Deutsche Bank on a Sinosure-guaranteed syndicated loan facility of up to USD 415,740,000 to a Jamaican company for refinancing the development loan in connection with the North-South Expressway located in Jamaica.
- Advised Ganfeng Lithium Group on its acquisition of Argentina-focused lithium explorer Lithea for USD$962mln.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Leung, Stanley Jia